Blog & Articles by GroundWork Therapists and Experts
Therapist & Counselors at GroundWork Counseling in Orlando, Florida provide insightful blogs and articles related to evidence-based therapy
Relationship OCD and Its Impact on Relationships Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Although OCD is a complex disorder that can manifest in…
Virtual Therapy for OCD - Is it Helpful? New Research Weighs In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health disorder that can interfere with an individual's daily life, causing high levels of anxiety, stress, and depression. Traditional treatments for…
Overcoming Social Anxiety with CBT Principles Many of us have experienced some level of social anxiety in our lives—whether it's before a big presentation, networking event, or meeting new people. Social anxiety disorder is a more severe form of social…
Can OCD Intrusive Thoughts Be Visual Imagery? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a challenging condition to live with. Intrusive thoughts can be overwhelming and invasive and can take on many forms. One question that people often ask is whether OCD…
What is ARFID? And Effective Treatment in Orlando Many people have heard the term "picky eater" or "fussy eater," but what happens when extreme pickiness goes beyond a simple dislike of specific foods? That's where a diagnosis of ARFID or…
How Depression and Anxiety Affect Your Physical Health and How CBT Can Help Depression and anxiety are two common mental health disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. These disorders can have a significant impact on people's physical health, causing…
"Help, My Child is Afraid of Others Vomiting Around Them": Understanding and Coping with Emetophobia Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting, is a common and yet quite debilitating anxiety disorder that affects children and adults alike. For those who suffer from…
How ACT is used as part of ERP and CBT Therapy | Orlando ACT Therapist Anxiety and other mental health challenges can be debilitating and overwhelming, and significantly impact a person’s daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an…
Understanding the Obsession and Compulsion Cycle of OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes intrusive, persistent thoughts or urges (obsessions), and the need to carry out specific behaviors repeatedly (compulsions). Approximately 1% of the population has…
Scrupulosity OCD: Help I have Intrusive Thoughts about Jesus & God Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a challenging and tormenting experience. For those with OCD, intrusive thoughts can become a constant source of distress, anxiety, and discomfort. One…
